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Duncan Gates • Data Scientist
As a recent graduate of Oregon State University with focuses in a variety of fields I have found my interests primarily coalesce around translating data into insight, through the application of statistics, visualization, and deep understanding of individual issues. Following my recent internship experience at Data Science for the Public Good, and work as a data analyst at Teaching Lab I have found a passion for projects that improve the lives of others through better understanding of data.
Positions
Data Analyst
Teaching Lab
Remote
2021
- Worked as a data analyst at Teaching Lab to improve data infrastructure, accessibility, and processes.
- Established a system of dashboards, visualizations, and database retrieval that improved internal statistical analysis and external accessibility.
Data Science Intern
Data Science for the Public Good
Oregon State University
2020
- Work was done to measure the impact of the installation of a Selective Water Withdrawal Tower at the Pelton Dam on the Deschutes River. This investigation primarily was based on modelling river temperatures, but also allowed for learning. My team built an R Shiny application, presented at scientific symposiums, and worked collaboratively with officials from PGE, ODFW, ODEQ, and cities on the Deschutes.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
OSU Economics Research
Oregon State University
2020 - 2019
- Conducting economic research under the guidance of numerous professors. Commonly implemented models included generalized linear models, probit, logit, and vector autoregression.
- Field research to gather panel and time series data
Education
B.S. in Economics w/ minors in Actuarial Science and Political Science
Corvallis, OR
Oregon State University
2020 - 2017
- Thesis: The Relationship Between Income Taxation, Social Benefits, and Wealth Inequality in OECD Countries: Exploring the Factors Contributing to Unequal Household Wealth
- Honors College Student
- GPA: 3.82
Certifications and Honors
Coding Credentials
Datacamp
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- Certifications as Data Scientist in R, Data Scientist in Python, SQL, git, machine learning, and specific packages listed here.
Honors
Oregon State University
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- Phi Beta Kappa (Academic Honor Society)
- Dean’s List Every Term of Attendance (2017-2020)
- Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics Honors Society)